wendy7 wrote:

I have ordered many bare rooted orchid plants in the past & have
been lucky enough to grow some!
Now my question is, if the plant has not viable roots, mostly shrivelled
canes, in this case a dendrobium, with buds, would it be better to remove
the buds to give the plant a chance to grow?
I have posted a pic on abpo.


Well, I can't get abpo, but make sure you are removing flower buds,
and not vegetative ones. Other than that, probably not a bad idea. I'd
put that plant in a nice humid place, without too much light. Maybe
laying on a bed of sphagnum moss.

Although usually bare root plants come with actual roots... Unless
you are ordering them from an importer. Sometimes those plants spend
substantial time on slow boats, slower customs, etc. If you ordered
them from an in-country vendor, I'd probably complain. You really
should get quality plants, with roots, regardless of whether they come
in or out of pots. I ship out of pot for that very reason, if the plant
has bad roots I want to replace it before the customer finds out.


Just my $0.02 (where o where did my 'cents' key go...).

Rob

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